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2019 Early Spring Pattern Release Thoughts

By: TipStitched January 17, 2019January 29, 2019

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Let me share with you my thoughts about the Early Spring Releases.

Jumpsuit Turned Dress: McCalls 7632 & 6955

By: TipStitched October 9, 2018March 1, 2019

Sewing, Dress, Jumpsuit/Rompersfloral, McCalls, frankenpattern, fabric mart fabrics, v neck, linen blend, tropical, tie shoulder, cotton linen blend11 Comments

I love a Frankenpattern (chop and screwing two patterns together)

All About the Angles: McCalls 7774

By: TipStitched September 25, 2018March 1, 2019

Dress, Sewingbias, cotton, cross-grain, geometric print, grain, hand sew, lawn, lining, M7774, McCall Pattern Company, McCalls, sundress, topstitch, whip stitch4 Comments

A long time in the making, my second make of McCalls 7774

On the Run Outfit: McCalls 7755

By: TipStitched August 28, 2018March 1, 2019

Jumpsuit/Rompers, SewingATL, bee print, concert, fabric.com, fabricdotcom, jumpsuit, m7755, McCalls, OTR2, OTRATL, OTRII, rayon challis, romper3 Comments

What I wore to the On the Run II show!

Wrap Battle Wrap Up!

By: TipStitched August 16, 2018March 1, 2019

Dress, Sewingburda, chart, Comparison, ITY knit, McCalls, pullover dress, Simplicity, wrap battle11 Comments

My overall thoughts on the four wrap dresses from the Wrap Battle.

B&W Link Wrap Dress: McCalls 6884

By: TipStitched August 7, 2018September 14, 2018

Dress, Sewingblack and white, Fabric Mart Fabricista, Fabricista Blog, faux wrap, ITY knit, knee length, knit dress, M6884, McCalls, wrap battle, wrap dress7 Comments

M6884: An easy and basic faux wrap dress

Tropical Summer Dress: McCalls 7774

By: TipStitched July 5, 2018August 15, 2018

Dress, Sewingdress, featured, in seam pockets, joann, M7774, McCalls, rayon, summer, summer 18, tropical7 Comments

I feel in love with this tropical rayon print and bought all they had.

Y’all voted, I made it! McCalls 7577

By: TipStitched June 7, 2018August 15, 2018

Jumpsuit/Rompers, Sewingaztec, elastic waist, featured, inseam pocket, jumpsuit, McCalls, peachskin, polyester, tie belt, wrap bodice, YouTube6 Comments

I let y’all pick and you were right!

Navy Leaf Outfit: McCalls 7757

By: TipStitched May 10, 2018August 15, 2018

Pants, Sewing, Topcrop top, elastic casing, elastic waist, fabric mart fabrics, M7757, McCalls, off the shoulder, OTS, polyester, ruffles, wide leg12 Comments

I absolutely adore this retro 70’s vibe crop top and wide leg pants outfit.

2018 Spring Patterns Review

By: TipStitched March 16, 2018March 29, 2018

pattern releasebig 4, bodysuit, Butterick, dresses, kommatia, makerist, McCalls, pattern release, Simplicity, spring 18, spring 2018, vogue, vogue patterns6 Comments

I’m starting to have a weird love/hate relationship with patterns. I’m a pattern sewists, sure I draft somethings, but I’ve found most things I dream up or see and want to recreate can be found in a pattern. Or at least I can use a pattern as a starting place and make some mods to…

Sequins and Velvet Jogger Set

By: TipStitched January 18, 2018June 14, 2018

Girls, Kids, Sewinggirls, jogger, m6785, McCalls, reversible sequin, S8268, sequin, set, simiplicity, stretch velvet, sweatsuit, velvet1 Comment

Miss Socialite, like most little girls (and many women), loves this trend of reversible (or mermaid) sequins. I bought her a reversible sequin tablet case and now she wants sequin storage boxes and pillows for her room. So of course when Joann started carrying this reversible sequin fabric I knew I had to make something…

A look back at 2017

By: TipStitched January 5, 2018March 20, 2018

Sewing, Sewing Listcloset case, McCalls, recap, SewSewDef, Simplicity, vogue patterns, year end, year in review2 Comments

I don’t always write a end of the year recap post, but I’ve made several pieces that I just love in 2017. Let me share them with you! I started the year off with a BANG! I sewed 10 items in just two months for my Pattern Review’s Sudoku Contest entry. The rules were to create…

Coral Floral Girls Sundress: McCalls 7079

By: TipStitched November 28, 2017June 14, 2018

Girls, Kids, Sewingdress, floral, gathered skirt, girls dress, knits, LA Finch Fabrics, liverpool knit, McCallsLeave a Comment

Not sure why I never got around to sharing this look, but better late than never. After first trying liverpool knit from Finch Fabrics to make McCalls 7046 I fell in love with it. Apparently so did Miss Socialite because she wanted to know when I was going to make her something with it. I…

Wine Floral Maxi: McCalls 7561

Who doesn’t love a maxi dress? I mean they are great for spring, summer and fall. I never seem to have enough but my go to maxi patterns have been McCalls 7121 and 6744, but I when Maggie Elaine shared her version of McCalls 7561 on Instagram I decided I needed one too.

My Thoughts on McCalls Winter 2017 Release

By: TipStitched October 24, 2017October 24, 2017

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The hits and misses of McCalls 2017 Winter/Holiday patterns.

Criss Cross Color Block – McCalls 7538

By: TipStitched September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

Dress, Sewingblack & white, color block, full skirt, ITY, knit, M7538, McCalls, pullover dress, Swing dress2 Comments

A great dress with tons of options!

Pattern Review’s Sewing Bee Round 2

By: TipStitched September 21, 2017September 25, 2017

Contests, Dress, Sewingcontest, knit, LBD, M6886, M7542, McCall Pattern Company, McCalls, pattern review, scuba, Sewing Bee, Sleeve Challenge, trumpet sleeves, week 25 Comments

So I entered this years Pattern Review Sewing Bee! You wouldn’t know that unless you follow me on Instagram (so if you missed it follow here), but that’s my fault as I entered Week 1 at the very last minute. And by last minute I mean I cut and sewed my entry the night before…